Walk stats
- Distance2.6 km · 1.6 mi
- Elevation+49 m
- Duration45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeCircular
- TerrainField paths and woodland tracks, gently undulating
- Best seasonSpring for bluebells, autumn for colour
- DogsDog-friendly; keep on lead near livestock
About this walk
This short circular begins in the Hertfordshire village of Sandridge, setting out past the distinctive Sandridge Lychgate before heading into open countryside. Field paths lead you gently towards Langley Wood, the woodland waypoint that gives the route its magical, meandering character.
Beneath the trees the going is easy, with soft paths winding through mixed woodland on the fringes of Heartwood Forest. Nearby lie Well Wood and Pudler's Wood, and it is worth pausing to enjoy the quiet before the loop curves back towards the village. With only around 49 metres of ascent spread across 1.6 miles, this is a relaxed 45-minute wander rather than a hike.
The path returns you to Sandridge, where the Green Man offers a welcome finish to the walk. Compact and well-signed, the route makes a fine introduction to the woodland tapestry that has been steadily growing around this corner of Hertfordshire.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
2 waypoints along the way
- 1
Sandridge (start and finish)
- Start / finish
Start and finish of this circular route.
- 2
Langley Wood
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Sandridge Lychgate
~415 m off the route
Heartwood Forest
~352 m off the route
Well Wood
~321 m off the route
Pudler's Wood
~370 m off the route
Green Man
~392 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).